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Max Miller

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District: OH-7

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Why did Max Miller cancel a rally?

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Why did Max Miller cancel a rally?

U.S. Rep. Max Miller has had a standing spot on news pages lately, in part because his ongoing saga incorporates all sorts of scintillating topics: politics, power, family drama and a willingness to air details in public.

Miller, of course, is mired in a nasty court dispute over his toddler with his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who happens to be the daughter of a U.S. senator.

Miller won’t drop out of the race to be re-elected, but he did cancel a rally scheduled last week at Mapleside Farms.

His campaign blamed security threats. “In the United States of America, threats and intimidation have succeeded in shutting down a peaceful political gathering focused on election integrity and ensuring that only American citizens vote,” a campaign statement said.

Yet the police departments tasked with keeping the rally safe said they know of zero security threats.

— Laura

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Miller cancellation: A rally involving embattled U.S. Rep. Max Miller was canceled last week after organizers cited unspecified security concerns, but local law enforcement said they were not made aware of any threats surrounding the event, reports Mary Frances McGowan.Read more

Trump visit: President Trump traveled Tuesday to SPIRE Academy in Ashtabula County to watch the final rounds of a three-day national athletic competition he proposed as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebration, Molly Walsh reports. Read more

Today in Ohio: After a series of power outages during brutal heat, Lakewood is standing up to FirstEnergy for what it calls a “major, multi-year failure” to provide safe and reliable power to residents and businesses due to its aging and failing infrastructure and equipment. Now regulators have proposed a $3 million penalty against FirstEnergy after an investigation found probable violations of state law tied to the outages. We’re talking about the finding on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. Read more

Statehouse and Politics

Storms: Gov. Mike DeWine has deployed the Ohio National Guard’s High Water Rescue Unit to central Ohio as deadly storms cause flooding, one death, and over 100,000 power outages across the state. Jeremy Pelzer reports that DeWine declared a state of emergency for Perry and Muskingum counties, with more severe storms expected.

Brian Poindexter: Brook Park council member Brian Poindexter has been added to the Democratic Committee’s Red to Blue program as U.S. Rep. Max Miller refuses to drop out of the congressional race despite domestic abuse allegations. Sabrina Eaton reports that a recent poll shows Poindexter leading Miller 47% to 33%, with independent race raters now calling the contest a toss-up.

Utility rates: A bill originally designed to overhaul how municipalities collect unpaid utility bills has been narrowed to primarily shield landlords from tenants’ unpaid water and sewer debt. Karan Singh reports that municipal officials warn House Bill 92 removes an effective collection tool without replacing it, potentially pushing costs onto ratepayers through higher utility rates.

Recovery houses: Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order tightening state oversight of Ohio’s recovery houses after their numbers surged nearly 400% in four years, bringing reports of unsafe conditions and potential fraud. Jeremy Pelzer reports that the order puts the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health in charge of certifying, inspecting and investigating recovery houses, with emergency rules lasting 120 days.

Northeast Ohio News

ARPA funds: Four years after distributing $66 million in pandemic relief funds, Cuyahoga County still has $153,504 unallocated by three council members, with Council President Dale Miller urging them to commit remaining dollars to clarify the county’s true financial picture. Kaitlin Durbin reports on the budget complications from lingering ARPA funds.

Waterline replacement: Work on the Orange Village-Solon waterline replacement project resumes Thursday after a two-week pause following three gas line strikes, with Enbridge Gas providing onsite coordination to ensure safety precautions. Olivia Mitchell reports the project remains on track for completion within its four-month deadline.

Safety violations: Five telecommunications and natural gas utilities accounted for 80 confirmed underground-line safety violations in 2025, with Time Warner Cable leading at 23 cases and facing escalating penalties for repeated failures to mark buried lines. Michael Johnson examines the regulatory enforcement patterns.

Inmates injured: Sixteen inmates were injured Tuesday evening by a lightning strike at a state prison in Lorain County, authorities say. Cliff Pinckard reports a statement from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction said the inmates at Grafton Correctional Institution were injured while returning from the evening meal.

Cannabis dispensary: Shaker Heights unanimously approved new cannabis dispensary regulations requiring locations be at least 500 feet from schools and one mile from other dispensaries, with operating hours restricted to 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and no drive-through facilities permitted. Kaylee Remington reports on the city council’s approval of the comprehensive rules.

Community benefits: Cuyahoga County now requires developers receiving over $1 million in public funding to submit community benefits plans detailing how projects will give back to residents through workforce development, public amenities, or neighborhood improvements. Kaitlin Durbin reports on the new requirement ensuring taxpayers benefit from subsidized development.

Temperature record: July set the all-time contiguous U.S. temperature record at 76.89 degrees, but Northeast Ohio experienced only slightly above-normal conditions, with cool spells offsetting brief heat waves. Ryan Cohick reports on how the region’s weather diverged from the national trend.

Health Care and Business

Opioid treatment: Ohio University has received a four-year, nearly $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to expand opioid use disorder treatment in primary care settings across Ohio and West Virginia, Julie Washington reports.

Free screening: United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University will host a free developmental screening event for children from birth through age 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the university, Julie Washington reports.

Cedar Point: Cedar Point’s 2027 Gold Pass will cost more than the 2026 introductory offer, while some returning customers will get access to substantially fewer parks, Michael Johnson reports.

Data centers: Ohio data centers can qualify for sales-tax exemptions by investing at least $100 million and maintaining $1.5 million in annual payroll, an amount representing only 10 to 30 permanent jobs depending on salaries. Michael Johnson analyzes the trade-offs behind Ohio’s largest business tax incentive.

Crime and Courts

Lyft slaying: Two Cleveland-area teenagers pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder charges in the February shooting death of Ukrainian Lyft driver Vasyl Shvets during an attempted robbery, Lucas Daprile reports.

School district sued: A federal lawsuit filed Monday says the Vermilion Local School District and several current and former school officials failed to protect a student who was released from school last year to a woman posing as her mother, Adam Ferrise reports.

RTA lawsuit: A South Carolina company that built a custom locomotive work car for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is suing the agency, saying it changed a key technical requirement after approving the vehicle’s design and then improperly terminated the $3.2 million contract, Adam Ferrise reports.

Cold case: A Euclid man arrested last week in a decades-old cold case killing pleaded not guilty to all charges against him Tuesday. Angelo Smith, 68, is accused of killing Naomi Fails in 2004 in Cleveland, Lucas Daprile reports.

Suspect surrenders: One of three suspects wanted in connection with the deaths of two women who were found with gunshot wounds after being rescued from an apartment fire has surrendered to police, Cliff Pinckard reports.

Backpack shooting: A 44-year-old Cleveland man died Sunday after being shot during an altercation that began when he allegedly took a backpack from a vehicle at an East Side gas station, Olivia Mitchell reports.

Fatal shooting: A Cleveland man died Monday after he was shot at his home on the city’s East Side, police said. Richard Pinson Sr., 50, died at a local hospital after he was shot at his home in the 7000 block of Irvington Terrace, Olivia Mitchell reports.

Arts and Entertainment

Foo Fighters: Monday night at Huntington Bank Field, Dave Grohl and The Foo Fighters gave a not-quite-full stadium of fans three hours of mostly hits, with Dave as their convivial, energetic host. Malcolm X Abram has a review of the show.

Feast of the Assumption: Cleveland’s Little Italy will host the 127th Feast of the Assumption Thursday through Sunday, Paris Wolfe reports. The festival features Italian food, live entertainment, religious processions and family activities, with proceeds benefiting Holy Rosary Church and its parish school.

‘This Is Pike County’: The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque will present the Cleveland premiere of the documentary “This Is Pike County” on Aug. 27. The 6:30 p.m. screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Laura Paglin, reports Joey Morona.

Bowling tournament: The Professional Women’s Bowling Association’s season comes to a close in Northeast Ohio this week as Yorktown Lanes in Parma Heights hosts PWBA Tour Championship Week, a nine-day stretch featuring two tour stops and the season-ending major championship, Jonathan X. Simmons reports.

Cavs squads: The Cavaliers are holding auditions for three entertainment teams, Marc Bona reports, including the 216Stix drumline, the senior performance group Wine and Goldies, and the new dance team Lake Effect, with tryout dates running from August through September.

Ask Yadi: Yadi Rodriguez addresses a reader struggling with a one-sided friendship, advising that true friendships require mutual give-and-take, and that it’s OK to prioritize your own emotional well-being even if that means letting a long-term friendship fade.

Girls’ Joint: Cleveland’s women-owned Girls’ Joint boutique is celebrating its grand reopening with a weeklong series of local collaborations, Alex Darus reports, including a themed burger at Doinks, specialty cocktails at Superelectric Pinball Parlor and a movie night tie-in with Capitol Theatre.

Riverfest: Collision Bend Brewing Co. is hosting its annual Riverfest on Aug. 30, Marc Bona reports, with six live bands, DJ sets, patio games, food and drink specials, and rescue dog adoptions.

Concierge honored: David Vinci of the InterContinental Cleveland has earned the prestigious Les Clefs d’Or USA designation. Vinci is one of the last remaining hotel concierges in Ohio as the profession continues to decline amid the rise of internet search tools, Susan Glaser reports.

Ray Chapman: As the 106th anniversary of Ray Chapman’s death approaches, Marc Bona highlights 86-year-old Maple Heights poet Bill Hudec, who has spent decades honoring the beloved Cleveland ballplayer through verse and personal memories tied to the city’s baseball history.

Genao bobblehead: A limited-edition bobblehead commemorating Guardians infielder Angel Genao’s record-setting MLB debut — four hits in his first game — is now available for order, Marc Bona reports.

Chicken Salad Chick: A new Chicken Salad Chick location is opening Aug. 25 at Westgate Shopping Center in Fairview Park, Paris Wolfe reports. The first 100 customers win free chicken salad for a year and additional giveaways are planned throughout the grand opening week.

PorchRokr festival: Akron’s free PorchRokr music festival returns to Highland Square on Saturday, featuring 161 acts across multiple genres at 40 venues, with a beer tent, food trucks, and family activities, Megan Becka reports.

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